| Major Economic Indicators | 2012 | 2013 | 
| Population (million) | 50.0 | 50.2 | 
| GDP (US$ billion) | 1,130 | 1,222 | 
| Real GDP growth (%) | 2.0% | 3.0% | 
| GDP per capita (US$) | 22,590 | 24,329 | 
| Inflation (%) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 
| Unemployment (%) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 
| Exports (US$ billion) | 548.2 | 559.7 | 
| Export (% change) | -1.3% | +2.2% | 
| Imports (US$ billion) | 519.5 | 515.5 | 
| Import (% change) | -0.9% | -0.8% | 
| Exchange Rate (US$ 1 = Won) | 1070.6 | 1055.4 |